Zürich Cars, Bikes & Driving

Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

Getting around German-speaking Switzerland on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Swiss roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites.

Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.

Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Switzerland. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto Swiss plates.

Information on driving permits in Swizerland: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Swiss driving test.

Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.

Information on vehicle and driver insurance available in Zurich (Third Party, Passenger Insurance, Comprehensive Insurance), what to do when you have a road traffic accident and how to make an accident report for your insurer after a car crash.

All vehicles must undergo regular inspection by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested in German-speaking Switzerland.

Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!